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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter Four, ("Word Detective") through Chapter Six, ("The Big Idea").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question is Mrs. Granger answering when she says "You do, Nicholas" (29)?
(a) Who sets a bad example for other students?
(b) Who decides what words mean?
(c) Who knows the most about the dictionary?
(d) Who wastes time in class?

2. What is Nick's last name?
(a) Avery.
(b) Allen.
(c) Deaver.
(d) Granger.

3. Why does Nick not use the introduction to his dictionary to write his report?
(a) It is above his reading level.
(b) The introduction to his dictionary is missing.
(c) It does not have any useful information.
(d) He does not realize it is there until he has already written his report.

4. Why is fifth grade different from third and fourth grades?
(a) It is more serious because students are getting ready for middle school.
(b) The fifth graders get an extra recess because they are older.
(c) The fifth graders are expected to do work in the summertime, before school starts.
(d) It is at a different school building.

5. What question does Mrs. Granger stop Nick's report to ask at the very beginning?
(a) Does the report have a title?
(b) How long will this report be?
(c) Did you do the research by yourself?
(d) Where is this information from?

Short Answer Questions

1. What prank does Nick play in his third-grade classroom?

2. What is "phase two" of Nick's plan for his report?

3. What kind of bird does Nick learn to do an impression of?

4. What is the first important thing that happens when Nick and Janet are walking home together after school?

5. Why does Mrs. Granger finally cut Nick off and end his report?

(see the answer key)

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